title: Management of a severely submerged primary molar: a case report.
abstract: Ankylosis is a condition frequently associated with primary molars, wherein the ankylosed primary teeth remain in a fixed position, while the adjacent teeth continue to erupt, moving occlusally. In this case report, a five-year-old boy, who had a retained and submerged left lower second primary molar, was presented. Luxation of ankylosed primary molar was considered as a treatment approach. After four months, the tooth erupted to the occlusal level, and there was evidence of further development of a permanent successor in radiographic evaluation. After one year, tooth mobility, bone formation, and development of a permanent successor were in good condition.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Material Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
authors.forename: Iman
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Parisay
authors.forename: Fatemeh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kebriaei
authors.forename: Bentolhoda
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Varkesh
authors.forename: Milad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soruri
authors.forename: Roya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ghafourifard